Operation
Figure 7
1. Control panel
2. Blade control
switch—Off position
3. Move the throttle lever to midway and the choke
lever forward before starting a cold engine
(Figure 8).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
Figure 8
1. Control panel
4. Throttle—slow
2. Choke—on 5. Throttle—fast
3. Choke–off
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the
starter. When the engine starts, release the key
(Figure 9).
Important: Do not engage the starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, allow a 60 second cool-down
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
Figure 9
1. Ignition key—start
position
4. Start
2. Control panel
5. Run
3. Choke 6. Off
5. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke lever partially forward for a few seconds
(Figure 9).
Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from the
engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Release pressure on the motion control levers and
place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle midway to the Fast position.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle
in the midway position.
3. Pull out on the blade control switch to On to
engage the blades (Figure 10).
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